2008/09 budget and council tax

The budget for 2008/09 was set at the County Council meeting on 21 February 2008 and was based on a recommendation of the Cabinet at its meeting on 8 February 2008.

The budget increase for 2008/09 is 4.4%. This results in a council tax rise of 4.5%. The council tax remains among the lowest of the County Councils in England.

Budget and council tax in summary
Budget and council tax in detail (Budget Book 2008/09)
Change in spending
How the budget is spent
Where the money comes from
Investing in the future
Council tax bands
Your questions answered
Press releases
How does our council tax compare
How does our council tax increase compare
Council tax and budget by district

Council tax 2008/09 leaflet  275kb (PDF)
Staff numbers